Casio EX-10 vs Fujifilm A170

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-10 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-10 matches up versus the Fujifilm A170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 and the Fujifilm A170.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and Fujifilm A170 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and Fujifilm A170.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-10 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.